Take it the graphics make this no good for gaming? despite fancy processor?

Almost certainly not, though it should cope with some games on "low" setting. You can see example benchmarks for the "Intel UHD Graphics 620" (which is the integrated graphics solution built into the i5-8250U) towards the bottom of this page:notebookcheck.net/Int…tml

But it's really not been designed for gaming. Different market segment entirely.

8th Nov 2017

I need to find a laptop for an Xmas gift. Very tempted to pick this one up. The specs, extras and price seem to be very good value.

Does anyone have any experience with this laptop, or HP laptops in general?

I've never owned a HP before so I'm not sure what to expect in terms of build quality.

I need to find a laptop for an Xmas gift. Very tempted to pick this one …I need to find a laptop for an Xmas gift. Very tempted to pick this one up. The specs, extras and price seem to be very good value.Does anyone have any experience with this laptop, or HP laptops in general? I've never owned a HP before so I'm not sure what to expect in terms of build quality. Cheers.

pretty main stream, hp have been around the block. I'd trust it and very tempted with this!

8th Nov 2017

I was going to wait for black Friday, but went for this instead. Ordered yesterday, arrived today. very please with it. Looks nice, super quick to start up. had to do a few updates but you do with any computer. Disc drive is a little on the loud side, but nothing I cant live with.

If you want any accessories with it, Order this first, then if you have uni days log in with that for discount on the accessories. you can't get this bundle on the student store, I tried. It's really hard to log out of the student store once in, so make sure you order the bundle first.

I was going to wait for black Friday, but went for this instead. Ordered …I was going to wait for black Friday, but went for this instead. Ordered yesterday, arrived today. very please with it. Looks nice, super quick to start up. had to do a few updates but you do with any computer. Disc drive is a little on the loud side, but nothing I cant live with.If you want any accessories with it, Order this first, then if you have uni days log in with that for discount on the accessories. you can't get this bundle on the student store, I tried. It's really hard to log out of the student store once in, so make sure you order the bundle first.

I'm in the same boat. Was originally planning to wait until Black Friday as well, but I'm not sure if we will see any deals as good as this on a laptop offering 8th Gen Intel, SSD, HDD, Optical Drive & FHD Screen (plus the free printer & 3 years care plan).

HP support informed me this deal will expire by the end of this week. I guess I don't have long to make my mind up!

I was going to wait for black Friday, but went for this instead. Ordered …I was going to wait for black Friday, but went for this instead. Ordered yesterday, arrived today. very please with it. Looks nice, super quick to start up. had to do a few updates but you do with any computer. Disc drive is a little on the loud side, but nothing I cant live with.If you want any accessories with it, Order this first, then if you have uni days log in with that for discount on the accessories. you can't get this bundle on the student store, I tried. It's really hard to log out of the student store once in, so make sure you order the bundle first.

Does it have a backlit keyboard? I sometimes use the laptop in a dark room, so would be useful to have a backlit keyboard

Does it have a backlit keyboard? I sometimes use the laptop in a dark …Does it have a backlit keyboard? I sometimes use the laptop in a dark room, so would be useful to have a backlit keyboardI'm in two minds of whether to go for this laptop with this HP Pavilion - i5 8250u quad core, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD for £649, or another hot deal - which is HP 250 G6 - i7 7500 dual core, 256 GB SSD for £549.

Yes it has a backlit keyboard the light is white round the keys . if you look back at the previous picture post the bench mark for the i7 7500 rates a lot lower then the 8th gen i5-8250u. which is why I chose this one.

Yes it has a backlit keyboard the light is white round the keys . …Yes it has a backlit keyboard the light is white round the keys . if you look back at the previous picture post the bench mark for the i7 7500 rates a lot lower then the 8th gen i5-8250u. which is why I chose this one.

thanks for the quick response, plus this has a 3 year care pack included, and a free printer.

thanks for the quick response, plus this has a 3 year care pack included, …thanks for the quick response, plus this has a 3 year care pack included, and a free printer.

I've not set the printer up yet. i have 2 already, but looking at the leaflet this one does not have the new limits set to the ink program, so you should be able to go for the £7.99 a month program for 4 months, use a referral code you will get 5.

I'm going to cancel one of my ink programs and set this printer up with a new email address. will get me 5 months free ink, and an extra 1 month on the other printer i have, so saving me nearly £50 on ink fees. that and the 3 years care pack was too good to resist.

I've not set the printer up yet. i have 2 already, but looking at the …I've not set the printer up yet. i have 2 already, but looking at the leaflet this one does not have the new limits set to the ink program, so you should be able to go for the £7.99 a month program for 4 months, use a referral code you will get 5. I'm going to cancel one of my ink programs and set this printer up with a new email address. will get me 5 months free ink, and an extra 1 month on the other printer i have, so saving me nearly £50 on ink fees. that and the 3 years care pack was too good to resist.

I also have a HP printer, so the new one is just a bonus which I might sell or give as a present to someone. I can't be bothered with the ink subscriptions as the printer is rarely used. I've just gone ahead and purchased this laptop. Thanks for the advice :).

Can anyone who has bought this tell me what the screen is like? It looks overall like a premium laptop (aluminium plate, backlit keyboard, etc) but the screen is normally the make or break on these.

15th Nov 2017

Hi, I received mine on Monday, I didn't actually like the size of it it was too big for my liking. I didn't switch it on to test it. So processed a refund which got approved under the category "changed my mind". Expecting DHL to come today to pick it up. Looks wise the laptop looks great, with a nice aluminium finish, and looks expensive. I think personally 14" screen is the perfect size for a laptop for the tasks I will be using it for. I wasn't expecting the 15.6 one for be quite as bulky. Each to their own.

Decided to bite the bullet and order before the Coupon expired. Due for delivery Monday, looking forward to receive it.

17th Nov 2017

Thanks OP Ordered last night, said delivery today but not even been dispatched yet so probably Monday or Tuesday. On the HP store account it is coming up as two orders but I only placed one, which is slightly concerning though. For those that have received theirs already, whats the initial impressions?

20th Nov 2017

just cancelled my delivery for tomorrow and reordered at the black Friday price of £ 589.00 super hot

20th Nov 2017

I had held off from ordering, went and checked hp website and seen the new code.

Little gutted to see this now at £589 for Black Friday, except without the 3yr warranty and printer (which I've already sold)Will report back once got to play with it more.

20th Nov 2017

cancelled my order from Friday for them to still ship it today + they have now processed today's order too so i have 2 lots coming both with printers and extended warranty lol, at least i got a bundle today at the £589 price with the extras

20th Nov 2017

@sionwhughes or anyone else who already has theirs. Can you confirm if it's UK or US keyboard layout please? Or better yet post a picture of it.

@sionwhughes or anyone else who already has theirs. Can you confirm if …@sionwhughes or anyone else who already has theirs. Can you confirm if it's UK or US keyboard layout please? Or better yet post a picture of it.